Junko Mori (composer)
Junko Mori is a Japanese composer and music educator.Biography
Junko Mori was born in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and attended the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in music in 1971. She continued her studies in composition with Tomojiro Ikenouchi, Akio Yashiro, and Teizo Matsumura, and graduated with a Master of Music degree in composition in 1975 and a Master of Music in and musicology and solfeggio in 1978. After completing her studies, she worked as a music teacher and composer.Selected works
;Stage
- Kyakyukyokekyongu torimono-chō, Chamber Opera
- Keraseki-kin dai-kansō, Chamber Opera in 2 acts
- Kitakaze no wasureta hankachi, Opera in 1 act, 2 scenes
- Nijihige-kō to nanairo no tsuma, Opera in 1 act, 18 scenes
- Kazura-sō no kidan, Mono-Opera
- Tori ni sarawareta musume ; libretto by Rubie Usagi after the story by Naoko Awa
- Akisu ni go-yōshin, Opera ; libretto by Rubie Usagi
- Mia wa izuko e, Opera
- The Mystery of Kazura House, Opera
- Tabidachi no asa, Chamber Opera in 1 act
- A Dream Come True, Duo-Opera
- Kashi no ki yashiki no nazo, Duo-Opera
- Byōki ga naoru shinryōjo, Chamber Opera in 1 act
- Shōga-dōri wa ō-nigiwai, Chamber Opera in 1 act
;Chamber music
- String Quartet No. 3
- Autumn Mist for flute or shakuhachi and guitar
- Imagery for piano
- Nightfall, Concertino for flute and guitar
- Twelve Children, Short Pieces for piano
;Vocal
- Songs for tenor and piano
Mori's music has been recorded and issued on media, including: